How do I start training my dog to stay at home alone?

teresaethier · 05-02-2007

I have a puppy (4lbs 5 months almost) that has never been alone EVER!!! I need to start traing him to be home alone. How do I go about this??

shellyshell311 · 05-02-2007

I used to live with someone who left the t.v. on "Animal Planet" while they were gone for their black lab. =)

anonomama · 05-02-2007

start by getting him a toy he can keep busy with. I use the kong toys and stuff food in there and they will be busy with that for hours if you put a large enough biscuit in there.As for Tv, our dogs and my friends cats love to watch Great Hotels with Samantha Brown. I think it is cause she talks into the camera and to the audience, so the animals may feel like she is talking to them.I would suggest leaving your dog locked up when not at home for the long periods. Then take short trips to the store and make it so your dog has reassurance that you will come home.

Dekontee G · 05-02-2007

don't stay with him all day playing and when u leave he will know that he have to be alone and he is also use to being alone

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brandy s · 05-02-2007

get a baby gate and start with one room. give it about a week and if he is good, inlarge the area, by adding a second room and continue until the whole house or what ever area you are allowing him is achieved.

joekg · 05-04-2007

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Originally Posted by MGM

Crate train! This will be be your salvation. I have two, and crate trained both from puppyhood. There are some great books out there. Never use the crate as a place for punishment, make it where they want to go in, have special treats that they ONLY get when in the crate, a toy, a kong, etc.... I always leave a TV on, my dogs should be quite educated, I always leave it on Fox News, lol. Actually, this is because it's pretty monotone, Animal Planet or such could trigger anxiety, barking, etc.... You will have to spend some time, making short trips at first, but this can be done, no doubt about it. Good luck!

Don't leave it on Fox News Station- he will come out of the crate leaning way over to the right.